Karim Abouelnaga: From Humble Beginnings to Transforming Education

In this episode, we hosted Karim Abouelnaga, a vanguard and catalyst for change in urban education. 

Karim shared his inspiring journey, starting from his experiences growing up as an immigrant in New York City’s underfunded public schools. 

He described how these challenges shaped his drive to succeed, with the mindset, “When you grow up poor, you want to be rich.” 

This desire pushed him to pursue an entrepreneurial journey, building a company that addresses educational gaps and ensures equal opportunities for all students.

Tune in to hear Karim’s insights on entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and how AI shapes the future of education.

Key Takeaways 

1:54 – Karim’s Background 

7:26 – Goldman Sach’s and Other Internships 

13:55 – What was Karim’s Business About 

21:55 – From a Non-Profit to a B-Corp 

24:48 – Where they Get Funds From 

26:58 – Scaling Up Vision 

32:10 – Being a Ted Fellow, why he did Talk 

34:02 – Advice to Entrepreneurs 

39:11 – How Does AI Affect Education? 

41:47 – How to be Productive?